Abstract: Removable sensor coupling systems and methods are provided. The system may include a spring-loaded reel having a reel shaft that may be removably coupled to the sensor shaft of a rotating sensor. The sensor may be configured to measure an amount of rotation of the sensor shaft responsive to rotation of the spring-loaded reel via the reel shaft. The reel shaft may have a lumen comprising a predefined geometry, and the sensor shaft may have a geometry corresponding to the predefined geometry of the lumen of the reel shaft such that, when disposed within the lumen of the reel shaft, the sensor shaft cannot rotate relative to the reel shaft. Accordingly, the sensor may be removed from the spring-loaded reel for inspection and or repair without having to disassemble the entire sensor coupling system.

Abstract: A motion detection device such as a tachometer generator (10), is disclosed for the detection of the rotation of a body or shaft around an axis. The generator (10) includes a perforated disc (15) mounted on a shaft (8), and a sensing device (24) including a coil (25) and magnet (21) mounted in close proximity to the perforated disc (15). The disc (15) is made of a ferrous material. When rotated, the alternating holes (16,17) and webs (18) in the disc (15) produce an alternating current in the sensor (24), the frequency of which is proportional to the rotational speed of the disc. Any number of sensors (24) may be used and the disc (15) may have any number of holes (16,17). The signal developed by each or any sensor (24) is transmitted by wires (1,2) to a suitable indicating or recording device.